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Posted on November 9, 2015

I'M SCARED!!! I'm getting a cardiac catherization this morning, & I'm trying to mentally prepare myself for the procedure.

I was admitted into the hospital on Wednesday, 11/4/15 because I was having chest pain, headache, & elevated blood pressure - 202/96. I had an EKG & stress test done, & they both came back abnormal. The cardiologist told me that I have decreased blood flow to my heart, & this procedure has to be done so they can see where the blockage is (praying they don't find any). It scares me because it's an invasive procedure, & the risks during the procedure are heart attack or death. REALLY??? When the doctor said this, I was like "OH LORD!!! DID I REALLY NEED TO HEAR THAT???" Of course, I said it to myself, but I'm sure my facial expression said it all. Not only that, there's a risk of a tear of an artery with the catheter, getting an air bubble in my lung, or a lung collapse, & more. I wont even talk about the other risks. Hearing about this FREAKED me out, but without the procedure, my condition can get worse.

I'm scared, but I won't allow fear to stop me from doing it. I KNOW I'M IN GOD'S HANDS!!! I'm waiting for them to get me. Please say a prayer for a sista!!! LOVE YA!!! :-)

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adrienne121

11/10/2015 11:23AM

GREAT NEWS!!! I'M BACK AT HOME NOW!!! PRAISE THE LORD!!! The procedure went well, & there was no blockage!!! WOOHOO!!! GLORY BE TO GOD!!! I was afraid, but GOD saw me through it!!! I still have to follow-up with Cardiology to get a cardiac MRI because they think sarcoidosis is causing the chest pain. At least I know my heart is GOOD!!! THANKS FOR ALL OF YOUR PRAYERS & GET WELL WISHES!!! I REALLY APPRECIATE IT!!! LOVE YOU GUYS!!! :-)

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Erica L.

So glad your procedure was a success! Just read your post today. Keep trusting and believing in the Lord. He's got you in the palm of His hands. He'll never leave you nor forsake you. He is in control!!!

adrienne121

Thanks sooo much Erica!!! I have to say "AMEN"!!! Preach on mamacita!!! I'm a true believer!!! I know we're all tested at some point or another, & like I tell others, I say it to myself too: "It's not what happens, but how I handle what happens that will make the difference." I know I'm going through a rough patch right now, but like Arnold Schwarzenegger would say: "I'LL BE BACK!!!" LOL!!! Thanks for sharing those inspirational, encouraging words!!! I really appreciate it!!! :-)

Elizabeth D.

11/09/2015 3:15PM

Dang it, Adrienne! I wish you had posted this sooner so I could help alleviate some of your fears! I'm sure you're all done by now, but just so you know - anything invasive will have risks of bleeding, infection, death. That doesn't mean they're at all likely, but it's still a possibility. Yes, you could have an artery tear or an air bubble, but I'm sure you're at a place that does these all the time, so they've got their technique down and it's a non issue. Really, heart caths have become so routine and physicians have done so many of them, that generally, they're really, really good at them! And if something does happen, you've got a whole team right there to fix it! So, I'm sorry you've been especially scared, but am so glad you went in to get checked out! Maybe this will help with your shortness of breath, too! Good chance of it! If they can stent or balloon something in there, you'll just be all the more ready to get some good workouts in! :)Do keep me posted!

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Elizabeth D.

I just added my # to where you put yours...not sure if you'll get an alert for that or not.

adrienne121

My Dad wanted me to fly to New Orleans & hang with him & other family before we go to Houston. I'm flying there on Friday, & we're not leaving for Houston til next Wednesday. Hopefully, we'll get a chance to meet up before my Dad & I leave to go back to New Orleans next Saturday morning. Although you have a tough schedule, maybe we can squeeze a few minutes in. Just programmed your number in. Once I'm there, I'll send you a text. YAY!!! I'm excited!!! Can't wait to meet you!!! :-)

Biking Syl

11/09/2015 1:24PM

Hi Adrienne, hope you are doing better! Just remember: you're a person, not a number. No matter what the odds are, just keep putting one foot in front of the other (figuratively speaking) and you will get there! Always. Moving. Forward. I found this approach very helpful when I was in trouble. I knew two people, who beat the odds. That was all the evidence I needed. It will work for you, too! You can do this!!

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adrienne121

Hi Biking Syl!!! You're absolutely right!!! I'm gonna keep on keeping on too!!! Girl, you already know how I am: I MAY BE DOWN, BUT I'M NOT OUT!!! I'll be back to my regular self very soon!!! YOU CAN BET ON IT!!! :-)

Sara N.

11/09/2015 10:28AM

Praying and hoping that all goes well and that you find answers!

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adrienne121

Thanks for all of your support & prayers Sara!!! I really appreciate it!!! :-)

Sara N.

You're back! Looking forward to an update on how it went :)

Jill M.

11/09/2015 9:31AM

I'm praying for you! So scarey! But the risks must outweight the alternAtive or your doctors wouldn't have ordered it. Just believe that the procedure will go well. You have accomplished so much this far in your health and weight loss journey. View this as just another obstacle you will overcome as you improve your body and health. Praying for you, but I'm confident all will go well and I'm your rear view mirror in no time!

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adrienne121

Thanks for all of your support & prayers Jill!!! And you are sooo right!!! The doctor said that although there were risks involved in doing the procedure, I'd be at a greater risk if I didn't do it. It did work out well - NO BLOCKAGE!!! PRAISE GOD!!! :-)

Michael

11/09/2015 8:29AM

My thoughts are with you, Adrienne.

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adrienne121

Thanks Michael!!! :-)

Shingles McBoingBoing

11/09/2015 7:35AM

You better not break our lunch date! I mean appointment. Get better.

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adrienne121

YES SIR!!! LOL!!! Thanks Shingles McBoingBoing!!! :-)

Jen

11/09/2015 6:37AM

Many prayers for a smooth and easy procedure with good results!

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adrienne121

Thanks sooo much Jen!!! It was SMOOTH SAILING!!! WOOHOO!!! NO BLOCKAGE!!! YEAH BABY!!! :-)

MiceandMakeup

11/09/2015 6:21AM

Adrienne: I'm praying for you! I'm completely terrified of hospitals so I know how scary this can be. I truly hope you'll be fine and that it's all over and done with easily!

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adrienne121

Thanks sooo much MiceanMakeup!!! The procedure went well, PRAISE GOD!!! I still have more tests to do, but at least I know my heart is ALL GOOD!!! :-)

Susan L.

11/09/2015 5:50AM

It will be alright Adrienne........just do lots of praying!! We are all with you! You know the doctors always tell you the very worst that can happen. Keep us all posted when you can.....LOVE!!!!

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adrienne121

Thanks sooo much for your encouraging words of support Susan!!! WE ALL PRAYED, & GOD HEARD US!!! WOOHOO!!! My procedure went well just like you all thought it would!!! I'm sooo glad that my ticker is okay; now, I need to continue fighting this DARN SARCOIDOSIS!!! It's all good though. I GOT THIS!!! :-)